Dr. Amy Michelle Garcia MD
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd Ohsu Pediatrics-Pedi Portland OR, 97239About
Dr. Amy Garcia is a pediatric gastroenterologist practicing in Portland, OR. Dr. Garcia specializes in digestive system, liver or nutritional problems in children from the newborn period to their teens. Conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, lactose intolerance, chronic constipation or obesity can all be treated by a pediatric gastroenterologist.
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